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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Shenking dated February 25 describe Japanese advances toward the Russian east flank with possible engagement or Russian counter moves. Vladivostok preparations continue as foreign naval attaches depart. rail programs and other developments are noted alongside imperial tensions and local economic shifts.
Growers report strawberry plants in poor condition with late main crop. Cones unformed and freeze damage raise fear of a short yield. Weather will largely decide final outcome and continued warmth without rain could help the crop.
Washington reports that a failed assassination attempt against President Morales occurred in Santo Domingo City yesterday. Five attackers were captured while others escaped. motive tied to opposing a financial agreement between Santo Domingo and the United States.
In South Chicago the article notes colored men are taking the jobs of foreign white laborers in steel plants and large factories. It claims they reduce accidents and are easier for foremen to instruct, though they do not work cheaper.
A February dispatch from St. Petersburg notes twenty Japanese transport boats and a large warship heading toward Vladivostok. A Sachetun dispatch dated February 24 reports Japanese forces in superior numbers compelled a Russian detachment at Tskinketchen to abandon Beresneff hill after a fierce battle with unknown outcome.
Albany court of appeals postponed until March 14 the argument in the Albert T. Patrick murder case. Patrick, sentenced to death for William M. Rice's 1900 New York City murder, sought more postponement citing newly discovered evidence about embalming and lung congestion resembling chloroform poisoning.
After a prolonged committee delay and exhaustive hearings the Southern Pacific merger bill was adversely reported by the house committee on revenue and taxation by a 10 to 8 vote. Mr. Terrell of McLennan voted against it to break a tie and move the bill forward. A strong minority report is expected, though supporters are pleased the measure can reach the house for consideration.
A Black wedding party near Appleby Texas was disrupted Thursday night when knives were drawn. One person died from a throat injury and several others were injured, including Henry Johnson who sustained a severe neck wound. Sheriff Buckner arrived and arrested seven men: Sid Sparks, Tobe Sparks, Rolen Sparks, Wilson Sparks, Henry Ears, John Cooper, and Andy Whita.
The senate acquitted Judge Swayne on all impeachment articles after a brief trial. Voting followed party lines with the highest 35 to 47 against impeachment, and only 13 votes favored removal on one article regarding private railroad aid. The naval appropriation bill passed at 100,300,600 dollars as debate touched naval policy.
Ed Stevens and W H Stevens were killed when a dispute at a plantation cabin escalated. Wilder and three other negro men opened fire as W H Stevens tried to calm the scene. A sheriff and posse search the area for the four suspects amid talk of possible lynching.
Deputy Moss Adams brought Charles F. Taylor from Chicago to Nacogdoches after he was accused of obtaining 3000 dollars under false pretenses from BR A Blount, president of Commercial National Bank. Taylor failed to post a 1500 dollar bond as ordered.
Palestine Texas forms committee to secure land near town for a Knights of Pythias lodge and orphans home project. W. C. Campbell H. L. Right and John R. Hearne named to push the enterprise Hearne chairs and may add members. Land options secured, further opportunities planned.
A passenger train from Dallas that was due yesterday afternoon was seven hours late because of a freight wreck north of here. The northbound Beaumont Rockland train due at 7 pm did not arrive until 3 am due to the same freight wreck a few miles south near Woodville.
General Kuropatkin dated February 26 reports the enemy pressing the Tsinketchen detachment with flanks turned. Japanese forces advance on Kantie pass and attack Tanga Beiderling Bompaudz but are repulsed. Russian riflemen push back outposts. Colonel Gorsky is severely wounded.
Beaumont reports from Captain A. F. McIndoe chief of engineers note bids for the Sabine lake canal should be rejected and readvertised. The lowest bid totals 81500?0,000 while the estimate stands at 536,500.
A carload of fine machinery arrived for the Yellow Pine Paper Company in Orange. The annex is nearly ready to receive it and more machinery is due this week. The plant will start up within a month, with capacity more than doubling its previous output.
A recent grand jury session in Lake Chieles, La., resulted in sixty one persons facing court for various offenses. Among those indicted is J Hoffman a former bank cashier and a suspended Jennings bank employee awaiting further action.
A Mobi Texas notice reports a Friday night meeting on the prohibith issue drawing a scant crowd with little interest shown by citizens. local officials pressed the case amid low turnout and muted public engagement.
The railroad commission amended its bran emergency rate circular. When bran is shipped with other grain products the 5 cent per 100 pounds rate applies to the actual weight of bran in the shipment.
JW Russell of Dallas has been hired as local agent for the American Express Company. C P Rechneider has transferred to another branch of the service.
In Beeville Texas a district court jury pool of 100 men reported to select a jury to try Steve Rix who is held without bond on a charge of criminal assault.
Colmesneil Texas reports a public school closes Friday after a seven month term. Principal Jam rett will conduct a private school for two additional months afterward.
A Black man from Waahachie Texas, John Henry You, previously convicted in a district court, has been resentenced after an appeal. The execution date was set for Friday March 1 in Texas. Context references a nearby protest or public event involving local workers.
Emma Thetford died from burn injuries sustained Friday morning on a Houston ranch in Gonzales Texas. The death follows severe burns and she was pronounced dead yesterday morning.
A massive blaze on the Stuyvesant docks along the Mississippi riverfront in New Orleans destroyed two steel elevator towers, miles of sheds and hundreds of freight cars. The fire endangered cotton, sugar and other exports while injuring some workers. losses may exceed five million dollars. Shipping largely escaped damage.
The Hot Springs blaze devastates more than forty blocks with losses near two million dollars. Three unknown fatalities reported as saloons close citywide. Mayor Belding heads relief with $12,000 raised. visitors arrive to view ruins. accommodation assurances issued to prevent rate hikes.
General Stephen B. Lee announces Miss Carle Peyton Wheeler daughter of General Joseph Wheeler as sponsor for the South at the Confederate reunion in Louisville on June 14 15 and 16 Miss Wheeler selects Miss Lena Swift of Atlanta and Miss Clara Hill of Louisville as her maids of honor.
The El Paso, sailing from Baltimore to Galveston with steel rails, ran ashore off Cut-Off Channel in Chesapeake Bay Saturday and was later floated. It grounded again yesterday below Seven-Foot Knoll with tugs unable to refloat it. authorities fear it will need to be lightened.
The onion crop in Laredo Texas is thriving under favorable weather that has prevailed through the past week showing good condition and strong prospects for harvests ahead.
Messrs. McNutt brothers report seventy hogs lost to cholera in ten days near Hearne Texas. The outbreak has caused several farmers planning to enter the hog business this year to abandon the idea.
About fifty bales of cotton move to market through Johnson City Texas headed for Marble Falls with arrivals noted for Saturday.
Rev. B. F. Wilson resigns as pastor of the Christian church in Brownwood Texas. Sweetwater Texas: Nolan county prohibition election ends in landslide for the wets.
A deserter reports a quiet right flank on the Russian front. Nights are frosty and days warm. The deserter claims Japanese troops are well fed but must labor hard under harsh punishment if tasks are unmet.
report from Glidden indicates a man was shot and killed in Borden on Saturday night with authorities investigating the Negro shooting incident.
A proposal for a new national bank in Copperas Cove, TX on the San Angelo branch of the Santa Fe is reported. F. F. Downs of Temple First National Bank and T. G. McCarson of Dallas are involved in the plan.
Chief Deputy Conaway under Sheriff Anderson led deputies to Humble to address law violations. They arrested thirty nine women on charges of vagrancy and keeping disorderly houses. Trials set for Monday before Justice Lambrecht.
Ross Francis age 16 son of J P Francis was killed Saturday night in a runaway near Kosse Texas. He had been to Mart with a load of potatoes and was returning home on High Prairie ten miles east of Kosse when his team ran away and threw him from the wagon breaking his neck.
Farmers in Calvert Texas begin plowing as weather remains favorable. Potatoes both Irish and Sweet and other crops will be planted in larger quantities than ever this year for the corn season.
H. Franklin has sent five carloads of hogs from Bryan Texas to Fort Worth and plans two more carloads in the coming days.
A new librarian takes over Carnegie library in Temple Texas with Mrs Kate Alma Orga replacing Miss Kate Butler who served only a week due to delicate health preventing continued duties.
Honolulu reports Kilauea crater, active since February 15, displays its strongest eruption since 1898 with intense activity observed.
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